Source hierarchy — Original records and credible scholarship take priority.
Fact versus interpretation — Interpretive language is labeled and separated from documented claims.
Disputed accounts — Material disagreements and uncertainty are disclosed.
Victim-centered reporting — Unnecessary graphic detail, offender glorification, and victim-blaming language are avoided.
Corrections — Material errors are corrected publicly.
AI use — Any material use is disclosed; generated claims are never treated as verified.
Sponsorship — Sponsor relationships are disclosed.
Historical uncertainty, legal review, and fact-check status remain visible.
Behavioral Case Files is an independent educational podcast. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or produced by the Federal Bureau of Investigation or any other law-enforcement agency.